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title: "Translation Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06055b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "STUDENT LOANS COMPANY"
published: "2026-01-14"
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# Translation Services

Buyer: STUDENT LOANS COMPANY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06055b

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## Summary

The public procurement process titled "Translation Services" was orchestrated by the Student Loans Company, a central government public authority located in Glasgow, United Kingdom. The procurement was categorised under the services industry, specifically targeting translation services. This contract, awarded on the 6th of January 2026, involves the provision of translation services in English, Welsh, and occasionally Irish Gaelic, to support the company's operational communications. The process employed a limited procurement method due to its below threshold nature, resulting in a contract with Bla Translation Ltd. The contracting period commenced on the 7th of January 2026 and is scheduled to expire on the 6th of January 2028, with the possibility of two 12-month extensions if performance and budget conditions are met. The total gross value of the contract is £144,000.

This contract presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in translation services, particularly those experienced in multilingual communication and public sector compliance. Engagement in this type of contract can enhance a business's profile by showcasing its capability to handle precise and official correspondences, thereby fostering growth through strengthened relationships with government bodies. Suppliers like Bla Translation Ltd, with expertise in handling detailed language translation projects, align well with the scope of this procurement, ensuring that communications vital for the Student Loans Company's efficiency are effectively managed. Businesses looking to engage in similar contracts should be prepared to deliver high-quality language services within stipulated timelines and standards.

## Notice

Provision of translation (English to Welsh, Welsh to English, and occasionally English to Irish Gaelic) to support key customer communications leading to applications on time to support the wider business operations of SLC. Translation extends to all information and guidance on a range of channels, planned business as usual and reactive including system correspondence and operational communications To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1006305381

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002963-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Jan 2026 - 6 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £120,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STUDENT LOANS COMPANY |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G5 8DF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Govan |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow South West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLA TRANSLATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2026 at 10:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002963-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002963-2026
  14th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1006305381
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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